Friday TV: Behind the Shoe Collection
Former first lady of the Philippines Imelda Marcos kicks off her shoes and discusses her life and her political exile in the documentary “The Kingmaker” (Showtime, 9 p.m.). It’s from…
Thursday TV: Chasing the Likes in Japan
The imported new Japanese series “Followers” (Netflix, streaming) focuses on two women in a candy-colored Tokyo — a fashion photographer who yearns to be a mother before it's too late…
Wednesday TV: ‘I Am Not Okay With This’
The latest randy coming of age series comes in “I Am Not Okay With This” (Netflix, streaming), an adaptation of the graphic novel of the same name, from the director…
Tuesday TV: ‘American Masters’ on Miles
The best parts of Stanley Nelson's two hour documentary "Miles Davis: Birth of the Cool" on “American Masters” (PBS, 9 p.m., check local listings) is when Davis is playing his…
Monday TV: The Sons of Uhura
Before Black History Month blasts off, here's a little history from the skies, with the special “Black in Space: Breaking the Color Barrier” (Smithsonian, 8 and 11 p.m.), featuring such…
Sunday TV: Jimmy Finally Becomes Saul
The fifth and penultimate season starts for the great “Better Call Saul” (AMC, 10 p.m.) as Jimmy McGill finally cuts ties with his past persona and starts to market himself…
Saturday TV: NAACP Image Awards
Anthony Anderson hosts the 51st NAACP Image Awards (BET, 8 p.m.) live from Pasadena Performers include Jill Scott and H.E.R.; presenters include Alicia Keys, Jamie Foxx, Janelle Monae, Tiffany Haddish,…
Friday TV: Nazi Hunting with Pacino
Al Pacino makes his bow in series television in “The Hunters” (Amazon, streaming), a generic title “The Hunters” (not to be confused with the upcoming movie “Hunt,” “The Hunt for Red…
Thursday TV: Cary Grant as Oscars Go On
Cary Grant gets a double bill in primetime on Turner Classic Movies’ ongoing 31 Days of Oscar with “The Talk of the Town” (8 p.m.) and “My Favorite Wife” (10:15 p.m.). Also on TCM…
Wednesday TV: Victorian Copper Comedy
Matt Berry, one of the crustier vampires in “What We Do in the Shadows,” who was also in the British comedies “The IT Crowd” and “Toast of London,” as well…